Engadget’s back to school guide 2013: gaming

Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today we’re talking gaming gear. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as they’re added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear, including some of the picks in our guides.

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You probably shouldn’t be playing video games in school, y’all. A certain back to school guide writer had his Game Boy and copy of Pokémon confiscated by a certain English professor in high school and, needless to say, it was a rough year. Thankfully, today your tablets and smartphones are often part of the educational experience — all we had was Oregon Trail and Karateka. Oh man, Karateka! But back to the goods: head below for our back to school gaming suggestions — if you convince your parents to pick this stuff up ahead of the first bell, perhaps seek out a career in law?

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Engadget’s back to school guide 2013: HDTV

Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today we’re talking HDTV. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear, including some of the picks in our guides.

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This year’s incoming class of freshmen is facing more than just lecture halls and 8 AM classes — there’s a brand-new generation of consoles to deal with, not to mention the question of going 4K. Luckily we’re here to help, with suggestions for set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, remotes and more to make the dorm feel just like home, no matter what your budget is.

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The Gear and Apps You Need to Survive the Next Semester

The Gear and Apps You Need to Survive the Next Semester

Okay, this is it. Back to school, again. Whether it’s your first college semester or you can see graduation on the horizon, these tools will make the next few months infinitely more bearable.

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Engadget’s back to school guide 2013: laptops

Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today, we’ve got a wide array of laptop recommendations. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear.

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If you were expecting us to recommend a MacBook Air or a Samsung ATIV Book 9, we’ll kindly refer you to our back to school Ultrabook buying guide. But while an ultraportable will suffice for web surfing, Netflixing and the occasional all-nighter, some students will still crave a little more. A little extra storage space, perhaps, or a discrete GPU to pull off smoother gaming. Or maybe y’all just want something cheaper than your standard Ultrabook. No shame in that either. Whatever it is, we’ve got a handful of choices for each budget.

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Engadget’s back to school guide 2013: tablets

Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today, we’re talking tablets. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear.

Engadget's back to school guide 2013 tablets

Like reality show contestants who reinvent themselves as America’s next top chef / model / crab fisher, tablets are entering a renaissance. In fact, while you probably couldn’t complete your high-school essays on an iPad or Nexus 7, a slew of optional keyboards are turning slates into capable productivity devices. And as they increase in processing power, tablets are ever thinner and lighter, making it a breeze to schlep ’em around campus in your book bag. So, where to start? How about below, where we’ve selected nine devices that’ll keep you busy before, during and after class.

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Engadget’s back to school guide 2013: ultraportables

Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today we’re talking ultraportables. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear, including some of the picks in our guides.

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Ultrabooks hit the mainstream in 2012; in 2013, they’re claiming the high end. Intel’s Haswell-based processors are giving thin laptops the extreme resolutions, all-day battery life and touchscreens we wish we’d had in full-size portables a year ago. They might just be the perfect fit for students who want high-end features without the typical high-end bulk. Accordingly, our 2013 back to school guide rounds up the more advanced Ultrabooks alongside more affordable, extra-thin PCs. No matter your budget, these ultraportables are bound to lighten your backpack.

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Welcome to Engadget’s back to school hub for 2013! Whether you’re a middle schooler, a college senior or just a tech-head looking for an excuse to refresh your gadget lineup, we’re here to help. Throughout the month of August, we’ll be posting in-depth guides to accommodate every budget, from cheap picks to high-end options. These guides will help you do your research, but 15 lucky readers will have the shopping done for them; our giveaway includes a flagship smartphone, an Ultrabook, an e-reader and many other toys to see you through work and play. We’ll be drawing the names of winners in early September, but in the meantime our guides should keep you plenty busy. Click on the available category pages to start your comparison-shopping, and stay tuned for upcoming guides.

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Note: You can enter our back to school contest by leaving a comment on the giveaway page, or at any of the category pages listed above. Comments left on this page will not be considered.

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Engadget’s back to school guide 2013: smartphones

Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today, we’ve got a killer selection of smartphone recommendations. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear, including one of the picks in this very guide.

Engadget's back to school guide 2013 smartphones

Apart from the laptop that churns out your term papers, there’s no more essential device than your smartphone. From keeping track of your class schedule on the go to helping you make after-hours plans, a handset is your go-to mobile gadget, so you’ll definitely want a good one. Luckily, you have plenty of great options across budget categories, operating systems and screen sizes. We can’t promise that your next smartphone will help you make the dean’s list, but it might make you the envy of everyone on it.

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The Amazon Back to School Deals That Are Actually Worth Buying

The Amazon Back to School Deals That Are Actually Worth BuyingAmazon’s Gold Box deal today is a back-to-school blowout, full of robust discounts on everything from backpacks to… portable scanners. Okay, so maybe it’s not quite the cornucopia of delights you might have hoped for. But for every iPad speaker dock in the bunch, there are a few gems you genuinely need.

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Apple’s Back to School Offer Nets You up to $100 of App Store Credit

Apple's Back to School Offer Nets You up to $100 of App Store Credit

Apple’s just launched its Back to School promotion, which will get people in education a $100 App Store gift card when they purchase a Mac or $50 with an iPad or iPhone.

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